Pineapple Chicken Fajitas

Name: Pineapple Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Fajitas, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned; 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges; 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained; 8 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed

Suggested romance: Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa and toasted almonds. Honey and pineapple add a sweet twist to these fajitas that my family loves. I like to serve them with coleslaw and baked or fried potatoes. —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
8 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer.
In a small bowl, combine seasoning mix and water; stir in the honey, parsley, garlic powder and salt. Stir into skillet. Add pineapple. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
Place chicken mixture on one side of each tortilla; fold tortillas over filling.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 402 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Sweet and Sour Chicken, Vegetable Tortillas in Taste of Home August/September 2005

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jsmith2110

Sep 10, 2019

We love this dish...one of my wife’s favorites
PrplMonky5

Oct 10, 2017

My husband and I were not impressed with this. I made the recipe as-is (no substitutes). We found the flavor to be very mild, almost like it was watered down. Maybe that's because I never drained the chicken? It never stated to do so, so I didn't. The flavor we could taste was good, we just wanted more of it. I'm not sure I'd make this again since there are other fajita recipes we liked better, but if I do I'd try it as others suggested with using pineapple juice and I'll probably drain the chicken.
volson

Apr 21, 2016

I made fajitas for the first time ever and I'm certainly happy I found this recipe! Absolutely delicious! I did use pineapple juice instead of water, but no other changes. Thanks for the recipe??
sgronholz

Apr 29, 2015

My husband and I really enjoyed these fajitas. After reading the reviews, I also used pineapple juice instead of water...yum! I will definitely make them again!
annette.barney

Jun 19, 2013

I made this for the first time tonight. I also added the pineapple juice instead of the water. It was excellent! My husband and I loved it!
s_pants

Mar 6, 2012

Used pineapple juice instead of water. So yummy!
LaFrenierM

Apr 18, 2011

Finally got around to trying this recipe tonight! The pineapple & honey added a subtle sweet flavor. ~A nice diversion to typical fajitas. :) Excited to substitute the water with pineapple juice next time! Thanks for the idea!
chelcy_leanne

Jan 9, 2011

My husband and I absolutely love this recipe, especially prepared with the low fat spanish rice recipe. We do substitute pineapple juice for the water to make it even more mouth watering. Pair it with low carb whole wheat tortillas to make it extra healthy!
ahmom

Sep 20, 2010

Excellent.
tuscalooso

May 10, 2009

I didn't have fajita seasoning so found a recipe on the internet that used spices that I have on hand. Turned out excellent! Even my youngest ate every last bite!